Catherine Henry

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Catherine Henry

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Nonpartisan

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Tenure

2024 - Present

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Education

Bachelor's

Drew University, 1991

Law

District of Columbia School of Law, 1995 

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Catherine Henry is a federal judge to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She was nominated to the court by President Joe Biden (D) on June 4, 2024, and confirmed by the United States Senate on December 3, 2024, by a vote of 50-48.[1][2][3] Click here for more information on Henry's federal judicial nomination.

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is one of 94 U.S. District Courts. They are the general trial courts of the United States federal courts. To learn more about the court, click here.

Prior to joining the court, Henry was an Assistant Federal Defender in the Federal Community Defender’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.[4]

Judicial nominations and appointments

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

See also: Federal judges nominated by Joe Biden

On June 4, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Henry to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.[3] To read more about the federal nominations process, click here. Henry received commission on December 6, 2024.[1]

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Catherine Henry
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Progress
Confirmed 182 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: June 4, 2024
ApprovedAABA Rating: Well qualified
Questionnaire: Questionnaire
ApprovedAHearing: June 20, 2024
Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript
QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more)
ApprovedAReported: August 1, 2024 
ApprovedAConfirmed: December 3, 2024
ApprovedAVote: 50-48


Confirmation vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Henry by a vote of 50-48 on December 3, 2024.[2] To see a full breakdown of the vote on the official U.S. Senate website, click here.

Henry confirmation vote (December 3, 2024)
Party Yea Nay No vote
Electiondot.png Democratic 47 0 0
Ends.png Republican 0 48 1
Grey.png Independent 3 0 1
Total 50[5] 48 2

Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on Henry's nomination on June 20, 2024.[6] Henry was reported to the full Senate on August 1, 2024, after an 11-9 committee vote.[7][8] Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a committee vote.

Nomination

On May 23, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) announced his intent to nominate Catherine Henry to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The president officially nominated Henry on June 4, 2024. Click here for a list of other nominees who have been nominated by President Joe Biden.

The American Bar Association (ABA) rated Henry well qualified.[9] To read more about ABA ratings, click here.

Henry was nominated to replace Judge Edward G. Smith, who died on November 27, 2023.[10]

Biography

Early life and education

Henry was born in 1969 in Edison, New Jersey. She earned a bachelor's degree from Drew University in 1991 and a law degree from the District of Columbia School of Law in 1995.[1][4]

Professional career

  • 2009-Present: Adjunct professor, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
  • 2002-2024: Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    • 2008-2024: senior litigator
    • 2002-2008: assistant federal defender
  • 1996-2002: Assistant defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia
  • 1995-1996: Staff attorney, Feminist Majority Foundation, Arlington, Virginia[1]

About the court

Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Third Circuit
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Judgeships
Posts: 22
Judges: 22
Vacancies: 0
Judges
Chief: Mitchell Goldberg
Active judges:
Wendy Beetlestone, Mary Kay Costello, Paul Diamond, John Gallagher, Mitchell Goldberg, Catherine Henry, Kelley Hodge, Mark A. Kearney, Chad F. Kenney Sr., Joseph F. Leeson Jr., Karen Marston, Gerald Austin McHugh Jr., John Frank Murphy, Gerald J. Pappert, Mia Roberts Perez, Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro, Juan Sanchez, Jeffrey L. Schmehl, Kai Scott, Gail Weilheimer, Joshua Wolson, John M. Younge

Senior judges:
Harvey Bartle, Michael Baylson, Anita Brody, Ronald Buckwalter, Legrome Davis, Jan DuBois, Darnell Jones, Robert Kelly, John Padova Sr., Eduardo Robreno, Cynthia Rufe, Timothy J. Savage, Berle Schiller, Joel Slomsky, Richard Barclay Surrick, Petrese Tucker, William Yohn


The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is one of 94 United States district courts. It is one of the original thirteen federal judiciary districts created by the Judiciary Act of 1789.

When decisions of the court are appealed, they are appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit based in downtown Philadelphia at the James Byrne Courthouse.

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania has original jurisdiction over cases filed within its jurisdiction. These cases can include civil and criminal matters that fall under federal law.

The geographic jurisdiction of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania consists of all the following counties in the eastern part of the state:

To read opinions published by this court, click here.

The federal nomination process

Federal judges are nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There are multiple steps to the process:

  • The president nominates an individual for a judicial seat.
  • The nominee fills out a questionnaire and is reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with the nominee, questioning them about things like their judicial philosophy, past rulings or opinions, etc.
  • As part of this process, the committee sends a blue slip to senators from the home state in which the judicial nomination was received, allowing them to express their approval or disapproval of the nominee.
  • After the hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to approve or return the nominee.
  • If approved, the nominee is voted on by the full Senate.
  • If the Committee votes to return the nominee to the president, the president has the opportunity to re-nominate the individual.
  • The Senate holds a vote on the candidate.
  • If the Senate confirms the nomination, the nominee receives a commission to serve a lifelong position as a federal judge.
  • If the Senate does not confirm the nomination, that nominee does not become a judge.

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Federal Judicial Center, "Henry, Catherine," accessed December 3, 2024
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Congress.gov, "PN1807 — Mary Kay Lanthier — The Judiciary," accessed June 27, 2024
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 The White House, "Press Release: Nominations Sent to the Senate," accessed June 4, 2024
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The White House, "President Biden Names Fiftieth Round of Judicial Nominees," accessed May 23, 2024
  5. ↑ Note: The bolded number reflects the largest number.
  6. ↑ U.S Senate Committee on the Judiciary, "Nomination Hearing," accessed June 17, 2024
  7. ↑ The White House, "Results of Executive Business Meeting – August 1, 2024," accessed August 1, 2024
  8. ↑ U.S Senate Committee on the Judiciary, "Results of Executive Business Meeting – July 11, 2024," July 11, 2024
  9. ↑ American Bar Association, "STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY," accessed June 25, 2024
  10. ↑ Senate.gov, "Smith, Edward George," accessed November 27, 2023

Political offices
Preceded by
Edward George Smith 		United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
2024-Present		 Succeeded by
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Pennsylvania courts

Federal courts:

Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania

State courts:

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts

State resources:

Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania

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